GENERAL STUDIES 1

Q 1. Discuss the factors contributing to communal violence in India and propose measures to promote communal harmony and social cohesion. Discuss with specific examples? (150 words)

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/haryana-violence-nuh-clashes-live- updates/liveblog/102283197.cms

GENERAL STUDIES 2

Q 2. ” Complete breakdown ” of law and order and constitutional machinery in Manipur – Supreme court. Comment with respect to policing status in India? (150 words)

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/obvious-police-have-lost-control-over-law-and- order-sc-raps-delays-over-manipur-violence-cases-11690879613899.html

GENERAL STUDIES 3

Q 3. India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in the light of the preceding statement? (150 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-sri-lanka-unveil-vision-for-deeper-economic- ties-pm-modi-pushes-for-sl-tamil-community-aspirations-8853170/

GENERAL STUDIES 3

Q 4. Discuss the ecological significance of tigers as apex predators and the challenges faced in conserving their dwindling populations in the wild. Suggest viable strategies for tiger conservation in India? (250 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sharp-skew-in-national-big-cat-map-20-per-cent- of-tiger-area-has-less-than-1-per-cent-of-tiger-population-8872154/

GENERAL STUDIES 2

Q 5. Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and

unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of the society. Discuss. (250 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/govt-sets-fresh-target-of-63-lakh-loans-for-street- vendors-by-year-end-8872095/

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